www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Bob Stoopshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/bob-stoops/?utm_medium=RSS2014-10-11T16:09:01-04:00No. 11 Oklahoma returns with 31-26 win over Texas2014-10-11T16:09:01-04:00Stephen Hawkinshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/11/no-11-oklahoma-returns-with-31-26-win-over-texas/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DALLAS (AP) &mdash; Alex Ross had a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, Zack Sanchez scored on a 43-yard interception return and No. 11 Oklahoma held on for another bounce-back victory under coach Bob Stoops, beating Texas 31-26 in the Red River rivalry Saturday.</p> <p>Oklahoma (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) used ...Sooners ride momentum into spring practice2014-03-06T17:21:13-05:00CLIFF BRUNThttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/6/sooners-ride-momentum-into-spring-practice/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - The Oklahoma football program believes it is on the cusp of returning to elite status after beating Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.</p> <p> Spring practice, which starts Saturday, is the next step in the proud program's expected rise back to the top. Coach Bob Stoops ...Redskins coaching search reset Sunday 01.05.132014-01-05T09:34:43-05:00Rich Tandlerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/5/redskins-coaching-search-reset-sunday-010513/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>For the second straight day, an off-the-radar candidate emerged in the Washington Redskins coaching search. And for the first time since Monday, another team hopped on the coaching carousel.</p> <p>After interviewing Cowboys special teams coach Rich Bisaccia on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that&nbsp;the Redskins had inquired about setting ...Oklahoma beats Alabama 45-31in Sugar Bowl2014-01-03T00:28:46-05:00BRETT MARTELhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/3/oklahoma-beats-alabama-45-31in-sugar-bowl/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Trevor Knight passed for 348 yards and four touchdowns and No.11 Oklahoma took down third-ranked Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, 45-31 on Thursday night.</p><p>Kinght's completion percentage entering the game was 52.2. He had completed 47 passes all season, and had 32 against Alabama to set a ...Oklahoma's Stoops linked to Browns opening2014-01-03T16:54:49-05:00ASSOCIATED PRESShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/3/oklahomas-stoops-linked-to-browns-opening/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p> CLEVELAND (AP) — Bob Stoops has so far resisted the temptation to jump to the NFL. Maybe it's time, and maybe it's with the Browns.</p> <p> Oklahoma's longtime coach, fresh off the Sooners stunning upset of Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, did little to quell rumors he may have ...Good Knight! Sooners blast Alabama in Sugar Bowl behind freshman quarterback2014-01-03T07:39:00-05:00Brett Martelhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/3/good-knight-sooners-blast-alabama-sugar-bowl-behin/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NEW ORLEANS -- In the final year of the BCS, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops won the one major bowl that had eluded him, and proved a point about parity in the process.</p> <p>After taking the past month to cultivate a young quarterback who was still coming into his own, Stoops ...Stoops: Game-time decision for Oklahoma at QB2013-12-16T18:06:24-05:00KURT VOIGThttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/16/stoops-game-time-decision-for-oklahoma-at-qb/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - Bob Stoops has become so accustomed to questions about Oklahoma's starting quarterback this season that he headed off the first inquiry in mid-sentence on Monday.</p><p>&quot;That will be a game-time decision,&quot; the Sooners coach said to a room full of laughter.</p><p>The guessing game that has surrounded the ...Kingsbury's swagger palpable for No. 10 Texas Tech2013-10-23T18:20:31-04:00BETSY BLANEYhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/23/kingsburys-swagger-palpable-for-no-10-texas-tech/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>LUBBOCK, TEXAS (AP) - Texas Tech is off to an unbeaten start under first-year coach Kliff Kingsbury and if anyone's surprised, well, the players say they shouldn't be.</p><p>Kingsbury's got swagger, and he's just oozing confidence. Those around him say the 34-year-old's energy and enthusiasm have fueled the Red Raiders' hot ...No. 12 Oklahoma wants to keep running vs Texas2013-10-09T18:32:18-04:00MURRAY EVANShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/9/no-12-oklahoma-wants-to-keep-running-vs-texas/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - It's been a good season for No. 12 Oklahoma running the football - a pair of 300-yard outings against Louisiana-Monroe and West Virginia and a 212-yard performance in a tough win at Notre Dame.</p><p>But last Saturday, TCU significantly slowed the Sooners' ground game, a late 76-yard ...Sooners QB Bell ready for trip to Notre Dame2013-09-23T16:58:18-04:00MURRAY EVANShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/23/sooners-qb-bell-ready-for-trip-to-notre-dame/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - For a quarterback with exactly one collegiate start, Blake Bell is about as prepared as one can be to face a marquee opponent on the road.</p><p>That's how Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops sees it. The Sooners expect a calm demeanor from Bell on Saturday when No. 14 ...Warhawks have full attention of No. 16 Oklahoma2013-08-30T15:10:12-04:00MURRAY EVANShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/30/warhawks-have-full-attention-of-no-16-oklahoma/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - Facing a ranked opponent on the road to open the season is no big deal for Louisiana-Monroe, which has Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops concerned.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe struck a blow for the oft-overlooked Sun Belt Conference last season when the Warhawks waltzed into Fayetteville and stunned then-No. 8 Arkansas ...It's Knight time at Oklahoma2013-08-26T17:48:38-04:00MURRAY EVANShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/26/its-knight-time-at-oklahoma/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - Running the scout team during a redshirt season, Trevor Knight caught the eye of Bob Stoops and the rest of the Sooners' coaches, developing a reputation for consistency, flexibility and making the occasional eye-popping play.</p><p>Stoops said that consistency was one thing that convinced him to name ...Sooners look to make jump back into nation's elite2013-08-12T18:28:51-04:00KURT VOIGThttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/12/sooners-look-to-make-jump-back-into-nations-elite/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - Consistency hasn't been a problem for Oklahoma of late.</p><p>The issue has been finding a way to make the jump from the elite of the Big 12 Conference back to national championship contender. Coach Bob Stoops hopes this is the season the Sooners make that jump, a ...No starting QB yet for Oklahoma; Texas has answer2013-07-23T17:57:26-04:00STEPHEN HAWKINShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jul/23/no-starting-qb-yet-for-oklahoma-texas-has-answer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>DALLAS (AP) - Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops was quick to point out there still is no final decision on who will be the starting quarterback for the Sooners this season.</p><p>It has been quite a while since that has even been a question for Stoops.</p><p>Texas coach Mack Brown, meanwhile, finally got ...Police: Vehicle stolen in burglary at Stoops' home2013-06-20T09:19:29-04:00ASSOCIATED PRESShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/20/police-vehicle-stolen-in-burglary-at-stoops-home/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - Police in Norman are investigating a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops.</p><p>Norman police Lt. Eric Lehenbauer says a vehicle and other items were stolen early Wednesday from Stoops' home. Lehenbauer tells The Oklahoman that several members of the Stoops family were home ...Police: No suspect in burglary at Stoops' home2013-06-20T15:53:27-04:00ASSOCIATED PRESShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/20/police-no-suspect-in-burglary-at-stoops-home/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - Police said Thursday they have no suspects in a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops.</p><p>Norman Police Sgt. Jennifer Newell said officers received a call from the house at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday reporting that a break-in had occurred overnight. Newell said the exact ...Sooners start spring with changed coaching staff2013-03-07T17:56:39-05:00JEFF LATZKEhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/7/sooners-start-spring-with-changed-coaching-staff/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - As Bob Stoops prepares to lead Oklahoma onto the practice field this spring, the new faces in prominent roles are plentiful.</p><p>Landry Jones will be noticeably absent after spending the past four seasons as the starting quarterback, first as Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford's replacement and then ...Sooners' recruiting class leans toward defense2013-02-06T18:23:44-05:00JEFF LATZKEhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/6/sooners-recruiting-class-leans-toward-defense/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - Attempting to stiffen up a defense that faded late for a second straight season, Oklahoma loaded up along the front line and in the secondary Wednesday on national signing day.</p><p>Coach Bob Stoops and his staff received letters of intent from seven defensive linemen and four defensive ...Championship hunger rumbles for Stoops, Sooners2013-01-11T17:45:02-05:00JEFF LATZKEhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/11/championship-hunger-rumbles-for-stoops-sooners/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>NORMAN, OKLA. (AP) - After 14 seasons at Oklahoma, Bob Stoops understands the all-or-nothing culture that surrounds his Sooners.</p><p>Anything less than a national championship equates to a disappointing season in the eyes of many. To some degree, that includes Stoops.</p><p>&quot;I hate it,&quot; he said Friday when asked about being out ...Cotton coaches Sumlin, Stoops know each other well2013-01-02T16:07:43-05:00STEPHEN HAWKINShttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/2/cotton-coaches-sumlin-stoops-know-each-other-well/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>IRVING, TEXAS (AP) - Before Kevin Sumlin became a successful head coach at Houston and Texas A&amp;M, he learned plenty during five seasons and two national championship game appearances on Bob Stoops' staff at Oklahoma.</p><p>Even before that, they were assistant coaches competing for recruits in the same area.</p><p>&quot;Both of us ...